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The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation welcomes Dr. Chen to their team of specialists

Dr. Christoper Chen, M.D.

It starts from understanding his patients beyond just the disease, because being sick is a lot more than just having a diagnosis.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB)April 14, 2017

Dr. Chen is a compassionate and community-involved physician in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Chen received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis with an A.B. in Finance and Biology. He then received both his medical degree and MBA from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Chen then became the Chief Resident of Internal Residence while completing his residency and fellowship at the University of Arizona, Tucson.

Tucson is his home. He is active in the Tucson community by volunteering his time as a board member of a children’s cancer non-profit organization called Candlelighters of Southern Arizona, as well as being a health educator and speaker at the Tucson Chinese Community Center.

Dr. Chen is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and speaks conversational Korean.

Patient Care Philosophy:

Dr. Chen treats his patients the way he would like his family to be treated. He believes that being a good doctor requires having empathy. It starts from understanding his patients beyond just the disease, because being sick is a lot more than just having a diagnosis. It was his dream since childhood to be a doctor because of his love for his grandparents, and they continue to inspire him as he treats his patients.